Cricket is a game of great uncertainty wherea team can score 200 in one match and get bowled out for less than 100. We have seen a number of instances when teams have been bundled out for a below par toral after a strong performance with the bat in the previous match.
The Reason
There could be many reasons for such a blip in performance from the batting department, ranging from the nature of the pitch to weather conditions, which can disrupt the middle of the batters.
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The Risk
The possibility of a team getting bowled out for a low total increases manifold as the format get shorter. That’s why we see a lot of teams failing to be consistent, especially with the bat, because the fewer the overs to play, the more they are compelled to take as many risks as possible in order to keep therun rate up and get the opposition bowlers under pressure
The Chances
The risk taken by the batters keeps the bowlers in the game as well as they have more chances of getting them out, which isn’t thecase in fifty over format or Test cricket, as the batters have the time to get their eye in and give much-needed respect to the bowlers in phases where they feel that he is bowling well.
The Need
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However, the batters don’t have the luxury to take their time in T20 cricket or the new format that has been doing the rounds in the form of The Hundred, and they have to go for their shots from the first ball, which increases their chance of getting out without making a significant contribution.
The Impact
The pressure of scoring runs at a quick rate can sometimes get to the better especially when he is out of form and is good through a rough patch, which in turn impacts the team as well, as they then have to rejig their strategy as far as the batting department is concerned, which may or may not work out.
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The Saying
The saying that cricket is a batter’s game seems to be of no use when it comes to the shorter version of the game. Bowlers have ample opportunities to get the better of the batters in the pavilion, whereas the batters have only one chance of getting it right.
The above mentione fact is backed by the list that this article contains regarding the top ten lowest totals in The Hundred
| Team | Score | Opponent |
| Birmingham Phoenix | 75 | Manchester Super Giants |
| London Spirit | 80 | MI London |
| Sunrisers Leeds | 83 | Birmingham Phoenix |
| Sunrisers Leeds | 83 | Manchester Super Giants |
| Manchester Super Giants | 86/8 | Welsh Fire |
| Welsh Fire | 87 | Southern Brave |
| Birmingham Phoenix | 87 | Manchester Super Giants |
| Birmingham Phoenix | 89 | MI London |
| Welsh Fire | 91 | Birmingham Phoenix |
| London Spirit | 92/9 | Sunrisers Leeds |
Also Read: Top 10 Highest Totals in The Hundred
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